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AVA Choker Collar Necklace Tutorial

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie Buchman teaches you how to make Donna Page's "AVA Choker" necklace. This design from Donna won 14th place in the 2017 Potomac Bead Design Challenge. Find a list of supplies used here in the video description.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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AVA Choker Collar Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA® Beads - White Lila Vega Luster
  • AVA® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux
  • AVA® Beads - Pastel Petrol
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Violet
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Sea Blue
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Aqua
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Transparent Green
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Blue Iris
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Light Sapphire AB
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Alexandrite AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start by stringing crystals and seed beads to create the base of the necklace.
    Add AVA Beads in a chevron pattern, transitioning colors to create an ombre effect.
    Secure the necklace with a clasp, reinforcing the structure for durability.
    Complete the necklace by adding crystals at the bottom, following the established pattern.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    AVA Choker Collar Necklace Tutorial
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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie Buchman teaches you how to make Donna Page's "AVA Choker" necklace. This design from Donna won 14th place in the 2017 Potomac Bead Design Challenge. Find a list of supplies used here in the video description.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • AVA® Beads - White Lila Vega Luster
  • AVA® Beads - Pastel Bordeaux
  • AVA® Beads - Pastel Petrol
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Violet
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Sea Blue
  • AVA® Beads - Metallic Aqua
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Transparent Green
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 3x4mm - Metallic Blue Iris
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Light Sapphire AB
  • Potomac Crystal Rondelles 2x3mm - Alexandrite AB
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full

    • Project Steps

    Start by stringing crystals and seed beads to create the base of the necklace.
    Add AVA Beads in a chevron pattern, transitioning colors to create an ombre effect.
    Secure the necklace with a clasp, reinforcing the structure for durability.
    Complete the necklace by adding crystals at the bottom, following the established pattern.